Update:NYMag.com reports they spoke to Meloni earlier in the week who told them he is playing a General, but wouldn't tell them more when pressed "I can't tell you, or I'd have to kill you."

Meloni, 50 years of age, might be too young to play General Lane - with Amy Adams, playing Lois Lane (ie daugher), who turns 37 this August. As I stated above Meloni could be the #2 man, - or simply General Lane isn't in the movie with Meloni filling that role.